Mechanisms of Neck and Shoulder Injuries in Tennis Players

Subacromial impingement syndrome and lateral epicondylalgia in tennis players

“…60 Tennis players may present with imbalances in joint mobility at the shoulder due to the extreme ranges of motion required to swing the racquet in tennis. 12,[61][62][63] The capsular complex and ligaments of the glenohumeral joint limit motion at the end range, 64 whereas the dynamic stabilizers, or rotator cuff, limit glenohumeral excessive translation in the beginning and middle range of motion. 28,60 Because of the extreme range of abduction and external rotation needed in the tennis swing, alterations in the ligamentous and capsular structures can occur which can cause the tennis player to be susceptible to injury at the shoulder.…”

Cervicogenic Shoulder Pain

“…Lee 46 has studied the relation between the cervical spine and overhead pitching and tennis serving and noted that especially in tennis, the neck is vulnerable to rotational forces while in positions of extension and side fl exion. Because it is so common to treat these athletes for shoulder injuries, concomitant cervical spine pathology can be missed.…”

“…Lee 46 has studied the relation between the cervical spine and overhead pitching and tennis serving and noted that especially in tennis, the neck is vulnerable to rotational forces while in positions of extension and side fl exion. 46 The relation between cervical spine pathology and the shoulder is especially important in tennis, because tennis players tend to play well beyond their youth. If there is degeneration at the level of the cervical spine, the extension and side bending required to continue pitching and serving may infl ame the respective nerve root(s) and result in weakness of the upper extremity muscles-most importantly, those of the rotator cuff, which are vital to the normal mechanics of the glenohumeral joint in overhead activities.…”

Digital Dynamometer and Goniometer in Analyzing Isometric Capacities and Tennis Serving

“…The shoulder joint sport injuries are frequent performed power sport of the upper limb movement repeat, such as the serve of the tennis, volleyball, and the flinger of baseball pitch movement [2]. All those sports injuries are more often occurred.…”